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. >> you have to remember that these youngsters coming back from afghanistan have seen more combat than any veteran in world war two world war two there were long periods of no conflict in the war, these youngsters are facing at every single day. he talked about homeless veterans and the high rate of suicide among soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder, he says that the government has to do a lot but the real support mechanism for returning veterans is within their community. >> prince william and a team of rescuers helped to save sailors and a capsized cargo ship today the british royal was the co- pilot on helicopter the rescue two sailors from a crash it went down just off the coast of wales, the british coast guard says the ship was hit by gale force winds when it sent a mayday message as saying it had cracked a hole, five sailors were missing in the body of one has been found. >> if your holiday shopping leaves you hungry you don't have to settle for sub park mall food. next hour restaurant critic visits to places where there are changing the way people eat while they shop. w
. >> you have to remember that these youngsters coming back from afghanistan have seen more combat than any veteran in world war two world war two there were long periods of no conflict in the war, these youngsters are facing at every single day. he talked about homeless veterans and the high rate of suicide among soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder, he says that the government has to do a lot but the real support mechanism for returning veterans is within their community....
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forces in afghanistan attended reenlistment ceremony at bagram airfield in afghanistan. troops say they were honored to have general visit them on independence day and today at the white house vm thanked the troops for their service. >> you represent the latest in a long line of hero who have served our country with honor. who made incredible sacrifices to protect the freedom that we all enjoy. >>reporter: more than 1200 military members and their family were his invited to the fourth of july celebration at the white house. celebration included barbecue, concert followed by fireworks. >> in san jose thousands celebrated the holiday at the fourth annual rose white blue parade. event revival of the rose carnival that began in 1896 and later became known as the fiesta la rose parade. rose is in the title it's all about the red white and blue. some of the most colorful participant said is important to celebrate what america is all about. >> a society where you can go in and when you have a problem with the fouvt you don't have to take a gun. you can step u up. you can good t
forces in afghanistan attended reenlistment ceremony at bagram airfield in afghanistan. troops say they were honored to have general visit them on independence day and today at the white house vm thanked the troops for their service. >> you represent the latest in a long line of hero who have served our country with honor. who made incredible sacrifices to protect the freedom that we all enjoy. >>reporter: more than 1200 military members and their family were his invited to the...
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. >> reporter: two victims were combat resident vans. 38-year-old chris tian served in afghanistan. he was a field officer in iraq >> while guards men were attacked, an equal number of people were assaulted >> reporter: his family is cooper rating with police investigation >> i feel bad. i never thought he was going to do something like that >> reporter: 7 victims are recovering from gunshot wounds. the sheriff says their injurys range from severe to extremely life threatening. >> reporter: in new jersey karen brown. >>> police >> police are still trying to determine what caused the shooter to atake >>> republicans go head to head tonight competing to be president obama's challenge ner 2012. they met in a debay at the reagan library. they cite criticized obama. >> michael created three jobs faster than you did. >> well, as a matter of fact, george bush and his pred ses dor created jobs at a faster rate than you did >> obama has his own ideas of how to fixated the jobs. you can see it here tomorrow >>> a ledge dare koe made yankees goes to bet. bill 0006crosby goes for dennis. he led
. >> reporter: two victims were combat resident vans. 38-year-old chris tian served in afghanistan. he was a field officer in iraq >> while guards men were attacked, an equal number of people were assaulted >> reporter: his family is cooper rating with police investigation >> i feel bad. i never thought he was going to do something like that >> reporter: 7 victims are recovering from gunshot wounds. the sheriff says their injurys range from severe to extremely life...
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. >>> still to come on wjz 13 at noon, a day long shoot out ends in afghanistan. the latest on the attackers and the people caught in the cross fire. >> what sparked this scene in the windy city this morning? >>> thanks mother nature a beautiful day in our area. should you pack an umbrella? marty returns with your updated forecast. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> a brazen military attack near the embassy in afghanistan is finally over. more than 2 dozen people are dead after the 20-hour shootout between insurgents and afghanistan police. 27 people were killed including five police officers and 11 civilians. no nay to or u.s. embassy employees were hurt. >>> part of an electrical substation burst in to flames this morning. the smoke was visible for miles as the equipment burned out of on control. crews used flame retardant to get it under control. >>> richest man in hollywood is known for dressing in drag. according to forbs magazine, actor, writer, director and producer, tyler perry is the highest paying man, making $130 million. he created madea and house of payne and oth
. >>> still to come on wjz 13 at noon, a day long shoot out ends in afghanistan. the latest on the attackers and the people caught in the cross fire. >> what sparked this scene in the windy city this morning? >>> thanks mother nature a beautiful day in our area. should you pack an umbrella? marty returns with your updated forecast. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> a brazen military attack near the embassy in afghanistan is finally over. more than 2 dozen people are dead...
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a so-called lone wolf motivaaed by his own resentment of he presence of american troops in praa and afghanistan, as well &pas insppred by al-qaeda propaganda."new yorkkpolice say they had been watching pimenttl since may 2009... ut only acted now when he allegedly staated to build the pipe bomb.i'm rrck vincent, reporting. pimentel's attorney says his clieet doesn't match thee ppofile of someone who would commit terrorism... and that the case against hii isn't as strong as prosecutors say it is. pimentel faces five charges, including criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree as a crime off providing suppprt for an act of terrorism. trrops in iraq gathered for theirrlast thanksgiving meal there... because hey're packing up camp for good. you see solddersshaving a traditional thanksgiving lunch &pat camp victory in baghdad. the meal is earlier than normal because the camp is closing due to the planned troop withdrawaa. the u-s is looking to pull out all thirry-three thousand troops by the end of the year. bea gaddy has been feeding thanksgiving dinners to those n need for a long mosttch
a so-called lone wolf motivaaed by his own resentment of he presence of american troops in praa and afghanistan, as well &pas insppred by al-qaeda propaganda."new yorkkpolice say they had been watching pimenttl since may 2009... ut only acted now when he allegedly staated to build the pipe bomb.i'm rrck vincent, reporting. pimentel's attorney says his clieet doesn't match thee ppofile of someone who would commit terrorism... and that the case against hii isn't as strong as prosecutors...
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the chairman of joint chiefs of staff announced the order during a visit to afghanistan. admiral mike mull p is meet -- mullen is meeting with u.s. troops. >>> in iraq, security is tight for the start of ramadan. that is islam's month-long religious observance. over the weekend, muslims stocked up to get them through the fast. ramadan lasts from dawn until dusk with most muslims eating a large breakfast and then a late dinner. >>> in mexico, a notorious drug lord is in custody. authorities say jose antonio hernandez, nicknamed el diego was the head of a gang of hit men and corrupt police officers. he admitted to ordering 1500 killings in juarez city. he is also a suspect in last year's murders of two u.s. consulate workers. he is facing extradition to the u.s. for trial. >>> a tv news reporter is expected to be fine after being shot with a bb gun while covering a story in california. lee ann souter, a reporter for an a about. c affiliate was injured but a pellet from the gun while doing a live weather report. police arrested two teenaged boys for assault with a dangerous
the chairman of joint chiefs of staff announced the order during a visit to afghanistan. admiral mike mull p is meet -- mullen is meeting with u.s. troops. >>> in iraq, security is tight for the start of ramadan. that is islam's month-long religious observance. over the weekend, muslims stocked up to get them through the fast. ramadan lasts from dawn until dusk with most muslims eating a large breakfast and then a late dinner. >>> in mexico, a notorious drug lord is in...
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soldiers stationed in iraq and afghanistan. it was the pair's first official trip since their wedding in april. >>> it is 6:54. up next, we'll tell you the worst traffic spots in the region this morning. spots will you want to avoid. >> the heat switch is on. hani hong has the forecast when 9news returns. at progressive, you can bundle your home and auto policies and save. don't worry, tiny people. flo is a gentle giant. bundle home and auto at progressive.com. >>> just before we go, we have one more thing for you. do you know that hugh grant, the actor has a bit of a tie to the world of the news newspaper in london going down. >> this is amazing. he was at parties and people would bring up things about him that he had revealed in conversations to others and couldn't figure out how they knew about what was going on and he realized his phone was being hacked. >> he had a hunch and he went and he hooked up with one of the reporters from the newspaper and recorded him on a little microphone pen. >> the recordings even talked about
soldiers stationed in iraq and afghanistan. it was the pair's first official trip since their wedding in april. >>> it is 6:54. up next, we'll tell you the worst traffic spots in the region this morning. spots will you want to avoid. >> the heat switch is on. hani hong has the forecast when 9news returns. at progressive, you can bundle your home and auto policies and save. don't worry, tiny people. flo is a gentle giant. bundle home and auto at progressive.com. >>> just...
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soldiers here in afghanistan, 30 americans were killed when their helicopter crashed in eastern central province. according to sources that we have spoken to in that region apparently tally been insurgence fired at this fairly robust holly helicopter. the amount of casualties that coincided with this crash and the fact that insurgents were heavily populated in this area. there has been an uptick of violence along the eastern and southern portions of the country, part of the so-called spring offensive that has turned into summer. today representing one of the largest loss of life by u.s. soldiers in this region and it really comes as quite a critical time for this country. the first seven areas that have been transitioned have been handed over to a local security force drawdownthe nato drawdown is under way. the full drawdown is taking place by the end of 2014 so as we see forces like these, these upticks in taliban attacks. the largest single incident loss of american soldiers since this war began back in 2001. >> president barack obama offered his condolences to the families of the fal
soldiers here in afghanistan, 30 americans were killed when their helicopter crashed in eastern central province. according to sources that we have spoken to in that region apparently tally been insurgence fired at this fairly robust holly helicopter. the amount of casualties that coincided with this crash and the fact that insurgents were heavily populated in this area. there has been an uptick of violence along the eastern and southern portions of the country, part of the so-called spring...
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jeremiah was 23 and he spent a year and a half in the dusty arid mountains of afghanistan. the army veteran served as a 19 delta cavalry scout riding humvees, not horses. >> it smells the same, though. >> reporter: but when he came home to college life -- >> i definitely never had to groom a horse. >> reporter: it wasn't the same place because he wasn't the same person. >> just, as they say, baptized by fire. and then as through the deployment, it just got worse. it became more dangerous and a lot of people were hurt, injured, and killed. just keep going. i'll follow you. >> oh my god, this is so amazing like how you can control this. >> reporter: here at gilroy's california stables, jeremiah found something he didn't know that he was looking for. >> here, you're not the only one having difficulty with school and transitioning from say soldier to civilian. >> reporter: the program is called horses for heroes led by therapist martha mcneil and david haley. >> there are injuries that you can see and some that you can't see. >> reporter: david is a veteran himself. he says out
jeremiah was 23 and he spent a year and a half in the dusty arid mountains of afghanistan. the army veteran served as a 19 delta cavalry scout riding humvees, not horses. >> it smells the same, though. >> reporter: but when he came home to college life -- >> i definitely never had to groom a horse. >> reporter: it wasn't the same place because he wasn't the same person. >> just, as they say, baptized by fire. and then as through the deployment, it just got worse....
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. >> robert gates also addressed the situation in afghanistan. he is calling for patience in the troop withdrawal even as some lawmakers are calling for a more aggressive pullout. secretary gates refused to say how many troops would be part of an initial drawdown but he did say that recent gains in afghanistan have set the stage for the beginning of a troop withdrawal in july. >> of course, there is war weariness. country has been at war for 10 years. but the president's responsibility and i have seen in in his predecessors, his responsibility is to look out for the long-term national security interests of the united states. he has to have the longer view. >> secretary gates acknowledged that there are preliminary diplomatic contacts between the taliban and some other countries including the u.s. aimed at ending the conflict in afghanistan. >>> many of us celebrated father's day yesterday and one family is especially glad to have dad around this year. that is because healthy eating, walking and will power helped him lose nearly 400 pounds. >> i f
. >> robert gates also addressed the situation in afghanistan. he is calling for patience in the troop withdrawal even as some lawmakers are calling for a more aggressive pullout. secretary gates refused to say how many troops would be part of an initial drawdown but he did say that recent gains in afghanistan have set the stage for the beginning of a troop withdrawal in july. >> of course, there is war weariness. country has been at war for 10 years. but the president's...
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mission in afghanistan has been accomplished. but gates, who just finished his final visit to afghanistan, argues now is not the time to let up. in an interview with "620 minutes" he said the first withdrawal should no produce fire power. general petraeus is due back in the u.s. at the end of the week. and he is carrying his recommendations with him. david martin, cbs news, pentagon. >> the duke and duchess of cambridge made their first public appearance at a fundraiser for kids. prince william and wife kate, attended a lavish dinner near kensington palace last night. it raised money for the charity that helps some of the world's poorest children. >>> just ahead, ford announces plans to go green. >>> plus a pivotal day in the murder trial of kasey anthony. this is the cbs "morning news." i'm chef michael, and my dog bailey and i love to hang out in the kitchen. you love the aroma of beef tenderloin, don't you? you inspired a very special dog food. [ female announcer ] chef michael's canine creations. chef inspired. dog desired. h
mission in afghanistan has been accomplished. but gates, who just finished his final visit to afghanistan, argues now is not the time to let up. in an interview with "620 minutes" he said the first withdrawal should no produce fire power. general petraeus is due back in the u.s. at the end of the week. and he is carrying his recommendations with him. david martin, cbs news, pentagon. >> the duke and duchess of cambridge made their first public appearance at a fundraiser for...
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group began putting up crosses to mark the death of each american service member in iraq and then, afghanistan. johnstone took an interest because her son is in the army, serving in iraq. first there was just a few crosses no now there, is no room for more. >> if we had full 6,000 it would be just a saef white. >> craig helps maintain the crosses, he has a son serving in iraq and was seriously injured. >> we decided to get to the point we need to make it more of a memorial in people who lost people and still have cross buzz we're not going keep up with crosses anymore. >> over the years, crosses have been vandalized. and some residents find it disrespectful. especially the big number sign showing the current death tally. >> i find it a little bit disturbing people erecting this monument are doing so as a reflection of feelings against the war. is ironic to watch them exercise their constitutional rights. >> and catalina says the number won't grow, he will keep updating that sign. >> finish it or get out is the new message. >> did you ever imagine this now? >> never. never in a million years. t
group began putting up crosses to mark the death of each american service member in iraq and then, afghanistan. johnstone took an interest because her son is in the army, serving in iraq. first there was just a few crosses no now there, is no room for more. >> if we had full 6,000 it would be just a saef white. >> craig helps maintain the crosses, he has a son serving in iraq and was seriously injured. >> we decided to get to the point we need to make it more of a memorial in...
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service men that were returning home from iraq and afghanistan and talked about bombing post office in and around washington heights and police cars in new york city and a police station in new jersey. >> the investigators started to follow the 27-year-old two careers back when they found out he was following a radical cleric. he used an on line letter to learn how to build bombs and he lickly accelerated the plot after a drone strike killed the cleric earlier this year. >> he is facing several charges, including conspiring to build a bomb for the terror purposes and he will be prosecuted under state, not the federal law. >>> new york, wjz, eyewitness news. >> he has been denied bail and the members of the new york city occupy wall street movement spent the night camping out near the harbor. they are going to continue their walk to washington d.c. and plan to be there by thanksgiving. >>> all eyes on the courthouse this morning and twin brothers are going on trial for killing a pit bull by setting her on fire. >> the potential jury members are expected to come to court and be asked if
service men that were returning home from iraq and afghanistan and talked about bombing post office in and around washington heights and police cars in new york city and a police station in new jersey. >> the investigators started to follow the 27-year-old two careers back when they found out he was following a radical cleric. he used an on line letter to learn how to build bombs and he lickly accelerated the plot after a drone strike killed the cleric earlier this year. >> he is...
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ilyas kashmiri is believed to be one of nine militants killed yesterday near the afghanistan border. he was in line to succeed osama bin laden bin. the fax believed to be sent by the militant group, he was heading promised revenge against america. >>> these cupcakes are not thought of as a recipe for terror, but some hackers for british intelligence replaced an al-qaeda file online to detailed how to make bombs with recipes for how to make cupcakes. curtis jackson shows us one of those recipes came from a bakery in ohio. >> no one wants to be associated in any capacity to have your name written in the same paragraph as the words al- qaeda. >> reporter: the owners of main street cupcakes are shaken but not stirred after finding out how british intelligence used one of their most popular cupcakes as a weapon in the war on terror. >> we always call our mojedo cupcake the bomb, but it has nothing to do with creating bombs. >> reporter: in a cyber attack called operation cupcake british intelligence hacked into an al-qaeda website and swapped homemade bomb instructions with cupcake recipe
ilyas kashmiri is believed to be one of nine militants killed yesterday near the afghanistan border. he was in line to succeed osama bin laden bin. the fax believed to be sent by the militant group, he was heading promised revenge against america. >>> these cupcakes are not thought of as a recipe for terror, but some hackers for british intelligence replaced an al-qaeda file online to detailed how to make bombs with recipes for how to make cupcakes. curtis jackson shows us one of those...
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also it is war in afghanistan. >> this is not time for america to cut and run. we have been in for 10 years. we are winding down. the afghan troops are picking up the capacity to secure their country. >> we were told perfectly natural washington assumption that our killing bin laden in pakistan drove u.s.-pakistan relations to a new low to which my swore would be well, it should have. >> we haven't done a good job of defining what the end point will be in afghanistan. >> there are only six weeks until the first vote is cast in the 2012 republican presidential primary. >>> a georgetown student is one of three americans under arrest in egypt. derek sweeney is on the far right of a photo. we'll look at it here in just a second. the three are accused of throwing molotov cocktails during demonstrations in cairo. derek is a junior at georgetown but is from missouri. he interned for missouri congressman who is now working for his release. the state department says it will hold egypt's military leader to its promise to treat demonstrators properly. thousands are gatheri
also it is war in afghanistan. >> this is not time for america to cut and run. we have been in for 10 years. we are winding down. the afghan troops are picking up the capacity to secure their country. >> we were told perfectly natural washington assumption that our killing bin laden in pakistan drove u.s.-pakistan relations to a new low to which my swore would be well, it should have. >> we haven't done a good job of defining what the end point will be in afghanistan. >>...
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troops around the world honor the day as well including those in afghanistan who held flag- raising ceremonies to recognize the more than 1400 soldier whose have died there in the last 10 years. >>> new this morning, a violent and deadly end to memorial day in capital heights, maryland. two men were shot to death in an area near denise drive and rollins avenue. police were called to the scene around 11:30 last night. right now, vehicle vectors are not saying anything about suspects in this case but are asking anyone with information to give them a call. >>> two teens were shot in the district late last night and one of them has died. that deadly shooting happened around 10:15 in the 1400 block of new jersey avenue. around the same time, a teenager was shot on 14th place southeast. the victim is expected to survive. >>> albert haynesworth's road rage trial goes to court today. the redskins lineman denies punching a man during a traffic altercation but there are indications he will settle the issue with the alleged victim. haynesworth is scheduled to get on trial in july for charges that he fond
troops around the world honor the day as well including those in afghanistan who held flag- raising ceremonies to recognize the more than 1400 soldier whose have died there in the last 10 years. >>> new this morning, a violent and deadly end to memorial day in capital heights, maryland. two men were shot to death in an area near denise drive and rollins avenue. police were called to the scene around 11:30 last night. right now, vehicle vectors are not saying anything about suspects in...
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along with their local good works they have done work in cambodia and help programs in afghanistan and iran. >> i'm sure they didn't anticipate this. the number has climbed into poverty. >> they said four years ago, need is great. >> all right, weather-wise, things are clearing out fast for us. >> definitely here and going to be here the next couple of days and then a touch of summer will come back to the forecast. good morning. waking up to a cloudy sky this morning, some drizzle along the coast where it will mainly stay throughout the morning commute. don't be surprised if a little bit develops along the east bay hills. let's talk about those temperatures. everybody in the 50s except for antioch at 52 degrees. temperatures in the mid to upper 50s and patchy drizzle. cooling continues today. we'll see less sunshine than yesterday. more clouds tonight, more likely we'll see drizzle as we head towards the weekend. real warmth is next week. low continues to pull away from us. that is opening the door for this cold front. it's moving into the void and steering cooler weather into our fore
along with their local good works they have done work in cambodia and help programs in afghanistan and iran. >> i'm sure they didn't anticipate this. the number has climbed into poverty. >> they said four years ago, need is great. >> all right, weather-wise, things are clearing out fast for us. >> definitely here and going to be here the next couple of days and then a touch of summer will come back to the forecast. good morning. waking up to a cloudy sky this morning,...
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they were honored for rescuing a french helicopter crew in afghanistan last month after the french helicopter had crashed in bad weather. the captain guided that rescue mission. >>> performers are combining the death defying acts of aerial acrobatics with fire eating in oakland. members of the circus troop lit up the stage. the show headlines the annual fire art festival. the three-act play is loosely based on dante's inferno. it plays near the west oakland bart station. >> that's spectacular. >> yeah, larry will be moonlighting. >> my next job will be as a fire knife dancer. i have been singed a few times. >> it looks pretty tricky. >> it is tough. fire equals hot. >> the giants enjoy their home away from home down south. and the british open highlights are featuring the best -- oh, let's stretch it out. sports is next. beth! hi. looking good! you've lost some weight. thanks! you noticed! you know these clothes are too big now, so i'm donating them. nogoing back the again. good for you! how'd you do i eating right, whole grain. whole grain? whole grain. [ female announcer ] people who choose
they were honored for rescuing a french helicopter crew in afghanistan last month after the french helicopter had crashed in bad weather. the captain guided that rescue mission. >>> performers are combining the death defying acts of aerial acrobatics with fire eating in oakland. members of the circus troop lit up the stage. the show headlines the annual fire art festival. the three-act play is loosely based on dante's inferno. it plays near the west oakland bart station. >>...
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he served with the army in afghanistan and completed two tours of duty in iraq. his latest mission, use money from the gi bill to earn a degree in international relations from san francisco state university. >> one of the hardest transitions that can take place in a human's life, to be perfectly honest. >> last year congresswoman nancy pelosi saluted the veteran students here who the university for its outreach. there are 430 military vets on this campus and san francisco state with a long known history of anti-war sentiment is welcoming the warriors with open arms. this university of 30,000 students has been named one of the nation's top military-friendly schools by gi jobs magazine. vets and their dependents get priority in registration. there are mental health resources, career counseling and a key component, the veterans center, which is celebrating its one year anniversary with veteran's day. it's a one-stop shop run by a former marine. >> kind of a support team we created. and they can basically come to me when they have a problem and i already have my cont
he served with the army in afghanistan and completed two tours of duty in iraq. his latest mission, use money from the gi bill to earn a degree in international relations from san francisco state university. >> one of the hardest transitions that can take place in a human's life, to be perfectly honest. >> last year congresswoman nancy pelosi saluted the veteran students here who the university for its outreach. there are 430 military vets on this campus and san francisco state with...
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saturday's attack targeted insurgents in southwest v afghanistan. the air strike was launched after a nato patrol was attacked killing a marine. the number of casualties remains in dispute. nato says nine civilians were killed. the afghan government says 14, including ten children. >>> in yemen, security forces opened fire on protesters who want president ali abdullah saleh to step down. a medical official says at least 20 protesters were killed in the southern city. protests there have lasted for days. hundreds of others have been injured. >>> former bosnian serb general ratko mladic will file an appeal today fighting his extradition to the u.n. war crimes tribunal in the hague. supporters of mladic fought with police in belgrade on sunday. they're calling for him to be released and the government to resign. many serbs consider mladic a hero. >>> and the shuttle "endeavour" is on its way home for the last time. it undocked from the international space station last night and is due back on earth early wednesday. "endeavour" is being retired after th
saturday's attack targeted insurgents in southwest v afghanistan. the air strike was launched after a nato patrol was attacked killing a marine. the number of casualties remains in dispute. nato says nine civilians were killed. the afghan government says 14, including ten children. >>> in yemen, security forces opened fire on protesters who want president ali abdullah saleh to step down. a medical official says at least 20 protesters were killed in the southern city. protests there...
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forces have developed in fighting wars simultaneously in iraq and afghanistan. >>> nearly 10 years after the september 11th terror attacks, members of the now expired 9-11 commission say there are still gaping holes in the nation's security. the group released a report card saying nine of the 40 recommendations have not been fulfilled. they are concerned that first responders don't have a secure way to communicate with each other in the field. >>> a megamerger between two cell phone giants. up next, the justice department is trying to put the brakes on the deal and they say they're looking out for you. we'll explain that plus a fox 5 follow-up on the high cost of child care. up next, we're going to show you how one local community is banding together to beat the high costs. >> another nice morning. we got temperature in the 50s and low 60s. going to be a beautiful day. wait until you see the weekend forecast. got that. -- got that coming up. julie wright will have a look at your traffic coming up. 3q my mom knows food magic. it's like so crunchy. it has crunchy stuff all over it. i can't
forces have developed in fighting wars simultaneously in iraq and afghanistan. >>> nearly 10 years after the september 11th terror attacks, members of the now expired 9-11 commission say there are still gaping holes in the nation's security. the group released a report card saying nine of the 40 recommendations have not been fulfilled. they are concerned that first responders don't have a secure way to communicate with each other in the field. >>> a megamerger between two cell...
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defense secretary is in afghanistan tonight and he says we're close to beating al- qaeda. fox's david piper has the latest. >> defense secretary leon pinetta arriving in afghanistan for his first visit to the war zone. this comes a week after he took his new tough job. >> it's big, it's complicated, it's filled with sophisticated technology. it's bumpy, but in the end it's the best in the world. >> the u.s. and allies are now within reach of defeating al- qaeda. >> the key is that having gotten bin laden, we've now identified some of the key leadership within al-qaeda, both in pakistan as well as in yemen and other areas that if we can be successful at going after them, i think we can really undermind their ability. >> the former cia director and other afghan officials discuss the plan to pull american troops. president obama wants to bring about 10,000 troops back home this year and 23,000 more next year. >> the key to success in afghanistan is the ability to successfully transition to the afghans. >> the secretary meeting with general david patraeus. the top u.s. command
defense secretary is in afghanistan tonight and he says we're close to beating al- qaeda. fox's david piper has the latest. >> defense secretary leon pinetta arriving in afghanistan for his first visit to the war zone. this comes a week after he took his new tough job. >> it's big, it's complicated, it's filled with sophisticated technology. it's bumpy, but in the end it's the best in the world. >> the u.s. and allies are now within reach of defeating al- qaeda. >> the...
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coral was killed in southern afghanistan last week. his job was to sweep for roadside bombs.w3 family and friends and classmates shared memory of the 5'6" kid who graduated from high school only a year ago, but then took on one of the most dangerous jobs in the military. >> i gave him a hug and he smiled and i told him i would see him later. i believed i would. >> i remember the last phone call he made to me the week when you gave your life. even though you wouldn't say it, i could feel you hurt, i could hear the tiredness in your voice but i could see the marine in you. >> next week a procession and funeral are planned when his body returns back home. in danville, dan alston, abc7 news. >> a marine just home from iraq is in critical condition this morning after he was intentionally run over in san francisco. police say the suspect is this man, who got into a fight with the victim outside a restaurant on 11th and geary just about three thursday morning. the fight was broken up and the victim walked to other nearby gas station. police s
coral was killed in southern afghanistan last week. his job was to sweep for roadside bombs.w3 family and friends and classmates shared memory of the 5'6" kid who graduated from high school only a year ago, but then took on one of the most dangerous jobs in the military. >> i gave him a hug and he smiled and i told him i would see him later. i believed i would. >> i remember the last phone call he made to me the week when you gave your life. even though you wouldn't say it, i...
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he's meeting with troops in afghanistan before nato meetings in brussels. gates is going to leave his office by the end of the month. >>> jessica doyle is here with a special your money report. >> she's talking about the dos and don'ts of fashion during the summer months as we get up to 90 -- closer to triple digit heat. >> it is national bisset yet week if you didn't know that sticking with this theme. one way to run afoul of office policy is to get a little bit too casual. the mercury is climbing. >> when it comes to washington's summer weather, locals are singing the same tune. >> pretty humid. >> one way to beat the heat, of course so, to rethink the attire. >> skirt instead of the pants and suit jacket. >> this is the time of year the weather starts heating up and the summer clothes come out of the closet. make sure your new apparel doesn't get you in trouble at the office. >> at the end of the day, they could actually be hurting their image within their organization or within their office if they're not meeting the company dress code. >> josh is a reg
he's meeting with troops in afghanistan before nato meetings in brussels. gates is going to leave his office by the end of the month. >>> jessica doyle is here with a special your money report. >> she's talking about the dos and don'ts of fashion during the summer months as we get up to 90 -- closer to triple digit heat. >> it is national bisset yet week if you didn't know that sticking with this theme. one way to run afoul of office policy is to get a little bit too...
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. >> daly city soldier killed in action yesterday in afghanista afghanistan. 28-year-old army sergeant william gross vehicle was blown up by a bomb in kuhan arrest province assigned to the 25 infantry division out of hawaii. >> for the second time in about a week emergency crew respond to near drowning at san jose pool. for the second time good samaritan got involved. this afternoon incident happened at this apartment complex on kyle pwlchltd witness say a man was playing with the 3-year-old grand-daughter in the pool when something caused both of them to end up under world trade center for several minutes. swimming instructor got the grandfather out of the water. the little girl was rescued by a young hero. >> nip-year-old child actually is the one that pushed the also girl to the side of the pool so people could pull her out. >>reporter: when emergency crew arrived both victims were breathing but unresponsive. the little girl is now alert. her grand father is still in the hospital tonight. >>> surveillance video from the san francisco cabie helping police put together a case against
. >> daly city soldier killed in action yesterday in afghanista afghanistan. 28-year-old army sergeant william gross vehicle was blown up by a bomb in kuhan arrest province assigned to the 25 infantry division out of hawaii. >> for the second time in about a week emergency crew respond to near drowning at san jose pool. for the second time good samaritan got involved. this afternoon incident happened at this apartment complex on kyle pwlchltd witness say a man was playing with the...
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troops killed in a helicopter crash in afghanistan are now on their way to dover, delaware. the ceremony for the 30 americans was held before they left. another one is planned for when they arrive. >>> it appears the strike between verizon union employees and the company have gotten uglier. verizon claims striking workers in baltimore county tried to prevent nonunion employees from getting to work yesterday. the company and about 45,000 employees are at odds over healthcare and pensions. >>> "the early show" begins in just six minutes. >> rebecca jarvis has a look at what's coming up at the top of the hour. >> good morning. coming up on "the early show," dangling on the edge of a double dip. the dow plummets more than 600 points, the worst drop since 2008. we'll take a look at the markets, also the meaning for your investment. those retirement savings, also your interest payments, the availability of credit. plus, a fugitive family. the fbi is in hot pursuit of three siblings on the run. we'll have the dramatic scenes of a police chase and the background on this very dangero
troops killed in a helicopter crash in afghanistan are now on their way to dover, delaware. the ceremony for the 30 americans was held before they left. another one is planned for when they arrive. >>> it appears the strike between verizon union employees and the company have gotten uglier. verizon claims striking workers in baltimore county tried to prevent nonunion employees from getting to work yesterday. the company and about 45,000 employees are at odds over healthcare and...
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stepped in, he hit the sidewalk and suffered a massive injury to his head casey served 4.5 years in afghanistan and just started his first semester at gw. >>> good news for dc police department to report the police academy will reopen next tuesday with 35 new recruits it had been shut down for months due to lack of money the police force has 3800 officers and losing 15 a month, the hope is to add 300 more officers over the next year. >>> well, you saw him wow the judges and the audience on the new hit fox show the x factor, marcus isn't done yet he joins us live in studio next to talk about his x factor experience. >> very cool. >>> and get ready to grab that jacket, tucker is up next with a look at a much cooler forecast, not for today but pretty soon. >>> today, my fox half off deal could help you look younger if you thing you need that, 53% off a wrinkle treatment leesburg virginia they claim their procedure is a ramped up version of botox, save $139 -- pay $139 for treatment worth $300 go to myfoxdc.com look for the deal on the right side of the home page. >> the woman in that picture, 43 y
stepped in, he hit the sidewalk and suffered a massive injury to his head casey served 4.5 years in afghanistan and just started his first semester at gw. >>> good news for dc police department to report the police academy will reopen next tuesday with 35 new recruits it had been shut down for months due to lack of money the police force has 3800 officers and losing 15 a month, the hope is to add 300 more officers over the next year. >>> well, you saw him wow the judges and...
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risked his life to save a fellow soldier tonight and afghanistan war veteran becomes all the second living soldier to receive the military's highest honor a super sized marilyn monroe comes to michigan avenue coming up first look before her famous pose is finished. and wgntv.com partnered with a rise in its search for best gospel voice in america your turn to vote see if you could get your favorites on the tort wgntv.com/sweetsoundvote. courageous young soldier highest military honor president obama presented the medal of honor to sgt leroy petry save the lives of two fellow army rangers after shot in the lead in afghanistan grabbed a grenade that landed nearby to throw it back at the enemy the grenade exploded destroying his right hand. >> to be singled out is very humbling. i consider every one of our men and women in uniform serving here and abroad to be our heroes were ever you have a chance or opportunity to thank them shake their hand to give them a pat on the back for the job they have done because they have earned it >> leroy petry all the second living recipient of the medal of ho
risked his life to save a fellow soldier tonight and afghanistan war veteran becomes all the second living soldier to receive the military's highest honor a super sized marilyn monroe comes to michigan avenue coming up first look before her famous pose is finished. and wgntv.com partnered with a rise in its search for best gospel voice in america your turn to vote see if you could get your favorites on the tort wgntv.com/sweetsoundvote. courageous young soldier highest military honor president...
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a somber milestone on the war in afghanistan coming up next. a reminder of the continued danger to u.s. troops search a change in leadership in japan. we'll check more headlines coming up. >>> first, a check on the market shows wall street was up as damage from the hurricane turned out to be not as bad as feared. the dow closed up more than 250 points. nasdaq gained over 83 and japan's nick can i up over 100 after reports of strong consumer spending here in the u.s. >>> one of the first elected members of the original d.c. council has passed away. nadine winter was not just a founding member of council. she was also an urban activist for finding homes for the needy. she started the nonprofit hospitality house back in the 1940s. the former ward six council woman was 87 years old. she will lie in repose at the wilson building thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00. d.c. council chair kwame brown requested flags in and around the wilson building to be flown at half-staff for the rest of the week. so far, no funeral plan
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a deadly hotel attack in afghanistan and now a claim of responsibility for that. >>> i am a student. i was brought to this country when i was five years old. i i was brought to this country when i was five years old. >> the path to legalization but not without controversy. we'll have the latest on the so- called dream act. we'll hear the emotional debate coming up on capitol hill. stay with us, everyone. beth! hi. looking good! you've lost some weight. thanks! you noticed! you know these clothes are too big now, so i'm donating them. not going back there again. good for you! how'd you do it? eating right, whole grain. whole grain? whole grain. [ female announcer ] people who choose more whole grain tend to weigh less than those who don't... multigrain cheerios has five whole grains and 110 lightly sweetened calories per serving... more grains. less you! multigrain cheerios. unless it's also a scrub. lysol complete clean dual action wipes have 2 sides that go beyond ordinary wipes. you can feel the difference. one side for everyday touchups. and one to scrub tough messes. all
a deadly hotel attack in afghanistan and now a claim of responsibility for that. >>> i am a student. i was brought to this country when i was five years old. i i was brought to this country when i was five years old. >> the path to legalization but not without controversy. we'll have the latest on the so- called dream act. we'll hear the emotional debate coming up on capitol hill. stay with us, everyone. beth! hi. looking good! you've lost some weight. thanks! you...
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trips around the world honored the day including those in afghanistan -- troops around the world honored the day including those in afghanistan who held flag raising ceremonies to recognize the more than 1,400 soldiers who died there in the last 10 years. >>> next year the vietnam veterans memorial will mark its 30th year anniversary. each veteran gathered there today has a different story to tell. fox 5's tom fitzgerald talked to one man who like so many others had his life changed in vietnam. >> washington d.c. >> reporter: for adrian dixon, vietnam is still part of his everyday life. >> i was a medic with the first calvary infantry unit. so i was firsthand with a lot of things, a lot of the guys on the wall i helped identify, tag them. some i may have patched in later on. unfortunately they passed away. >> reporter: he tried to save lives in a place where death was everywhere. >> i guess he's a quiet easy going type of fellow. i was told after i got back that i had changed somewhat. i don't know exactly what it was, but some of my friends told me i wasn't the same, same guy when i cam
trips around the world honored the day including those in afghanistan -- troops around the world honored the day including those in afghanistan who held flag raising ceremonies to recognize the more than 1,400 soldiers who died there in the last 10 years. >>> next year the vietnam veterans memorial will mark its 30th year anniversary. each veteran gathered there today has a different story to tell. fox 5's tom fitzgerald talked to one man who like so many others had his life changed in...
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we'll hear from one man back from afghanistan who is battling adversity every day and also seven contenders vying for vote in iowa. we'll take a closer look at the gop race. >> great, thank you very much. >> thanks so much for watching us. we'll see vicky 597:00 and see you back here at 11:00. >>> i'm suzanne shaw. last week we argued any new tax increases should be tied to tax reform with a mandate for a truly balanced budget. our viewers responded with skepticism. jim wrote the entire system needs to crash and then be rebuilt. ucfs could cut back an easy 10% to 15%. prison guards make 150,000 but teachers and 35,000 to start. kelly said she'd pay higher taxes if the state cut spending in every sector approximately 10%. darren asked if property taxes are supposed to remain local to fund schools, why is the state government taking these funds to balance their own books? and david warns if my taxes are raised, i fire people, reduce investment in creating new companies, cut back spending or all three. as always, thanks for your comments. there's more nbceditorials.com. looking good! you've lo
we'll hear from one man back from afghanistan who is battling adversity every day and also seven contenders vying for vote in iowa. we'll take a closer look at the gop race. >> great, thank you very much. >> thanks so much for watching us. we'll see vicky 597:00 and see you back here at 11:00. >>> i'm suzanne shaw. last week we argued any new tax increases should be tied to tax reform with a mandate for a truly balanced budget. our viewers responded with skepticism. jim...
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in baltimore some army soldiers returned from afghanistan were surprised when i had to pay nearly $3,000 in excess baggage fees. two of them put their complete on youtube, i came down to $200 a person for fourth piece of luggage one of the soldier's talks about what was in that bag. delta now say it says troops to travel coach can check up to four bags for free, first-class military travelers can check five bags. >> the rights to your face are at stake at facebook, a new program is about to be ruled out that would let facebook keep the imprint of your face in their system for ever. the facial recognition programs cancer coming under fire by worldwide authorities, regulators at the european union are investigating whether it's legal. so are authorities in the u.k. and ireland. critics say facebook continues to show no regard for the privacy of its 500 million users, you can opt out by going to your privacy settings. but it's unclear if i can ever be erased. >> when money is on the line there is no room for error while love machine wasn't so cooperative. one lotto machine wasn't so coopera
in baltimore some army soldiers returned from afghanistan were surprised when i had to pay nearly $3,000 in excess baggage fees. two of them put their complete on youtube, i came down to $200 a person for fourth piece of luggage one of the soldier's talks about what was in that bag. delta now say it says troops to travel coach can check up to four bags for free, first-class military travelers can check five bags. >> the rights to your face are at stake at facebook, a new program is about...
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the three day event honors victims of 9/11, and troops who had died in the wars in iraq and afghanistan. >>> when we continue, a police officer in the hospital after a man ran him over. the family of the man accused of running him over speaks to fox 5. >>> and tough new rules for district tanning salons are on the way. we will tell you who will no longer be able to get a winter tan in d.c. navigating today's real estate market is complicated. you've seen the signs. that's why having the right real estate agent is more important than ever. at remax.com, you can find experts in short sales or bank-owned properties or commercial real estate, agents who can help speed up the process, no matter how intricate. and that's good news, whether you're trying to sell or hoping to buy. because the only sign you really want to see is "sold." nobody sells more real estate than re/max. visit remax.com today. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] coca-cola glasses are at mcdonald's. one free with every large extra value meal... like the one-of-a-kind big mac. the simple joy of seeing things in a whole new li
the three day event honors victims of 9/11, and troops who had died in the wars in iraq and afghanistan. >>> when we continue, a police officer in the hospital after a man ran him over. the family of the man accused of running him over speaks to fox 5. >>> and tough new rules for district tanning salons are on the way. we will tell you who will no longer be able to get a winter tan in d.c. navigating today's real estate market is complicated. you've seen the signs. that's why...
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he was killed in his home in southern afghanistan. he's been the target of assassination attempts before. >>> former british prime minister gordon brown says he is shocked by allegations that reporters have to personal information. there's also growing pressure if news corps shareholders in the u.s. they're filing suit. the suit says news corps failed to properly oversee the news of the world tabloid which shut down on sunday. news corps owner rue purt murdoch acknowledged e-mails were being hacked without permission. >>> a private funeral service will be held today in california for former first lady betty ford. she'll be remembered at st. margaret's episcopal church of palm desert. first lady michele will be attending and former first ladies nancy reagan, rosslyn carter and hillary clinton. later the public will have a chance to sea goodbye as mrs. ford will lie in repose at the church. her casket will travel to grand rapids, michigan for burial on thursday. >>> the only space walk planned during atlantis' final visit to the interna
he was killed in his home in southern afghanistan. he's been the target of assassination attempts before. >>> former british prime minister gordon brown says he is shocked by allegations that reporters have to personal information. there's also growing pressure if news corps shareholders in the u.s. they're filing suit. the suit says news corps failed to properly oversee the news of the world tabloid which shut down on sunday. news corps owner rue purt murdoch acknowledged e-mails were...
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he jaw soefr surge in troops if iraq and afghanistan. he made no secret of the desire to return to private life. he told abc's diane saw her he feels the human cost of war and has become cautious as a result. >> maybe it's time for me to leave. >> it's begun to weigh on me in a way i'm not as useful as i used to be. >> tomorrow, leon panetta will take over as defense secretary. karen travers, abc news washington. >>> texas governor rick perry is visiting california and planning to meet with supporters in sacramento. he is expected to speak with dozens of republicans who want him to run for president. they include business leaders and members of the legislature. there is growing speculation he may enter the race this summer. he has been acting like a candidate in full campaign mode. aide's say perry is still in the deciding process. >> all right, it was raining earlier this week. freezing cold. today, gorgeous. >> yeah. >> it looks nice. you like sunshine light humidity and light winds? that's what we have today. the heat is on over the n
he jaw soefr surge in troops if iraq and afghanistan. he made no secret of the desire to return to private life. he told abc's diane saw her he feels the human cost of war and has become cautious as a result. >> maybe it's time for me to leave. >> it's begun to weigh on me in a way i'm not as useful as i used to be. >> tomorrow, leon panetta will take over as defense secretary. karen travers, abc news washington. >>> texas governor rick perry is visiting california...
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his assessment comes as afghanistan prepares for the gradual drawdown of u.s. troops due to begin this summer. 10,000 are due to leave this year and another 23,000 in 2012. the defense secretary also said he hoped to drive the taliban to peace talks during the period when u.s. forces draw down. he says it's key they keep the pressure up now to have a chance of some kind of reconciliation. speaking sunday in kandahar the new defense chief said the focus of the trip is to hand over security to afghan forces, but i acknowledged there remains a lot -- but he acknowledged remains a lot more work to do in transferring responsibility to them. david piper, fox news. >>> the new nation of south sudan has its first president. he was sworn in today in the country that officially separated from northern sudan at the end of june. among the new president's most pressing duties besides setting up an entirely new government, border disputes and paying for oil. >>> the search continues for survivors in the wreckage of a deadly train crash in india. at least 31 people were kille
his assessment comes as afghanistan prepares for the gradual drawdown of u.s. troops due to begin this summer. 10,000 are due to leave this year and another 23,000 in 2012. the defense secretary also said he hoped to drive the taliban to peace talks during the period when u.s. forces draw down. he says it's key they keep the pressure up now to have a chance of some kind of reconciliation. speaking sunday in kandahar the new defense chief said the focus of the trip is to hand over security to...
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. >>> breaking news this morning in afghanistan. at least 31 american service members have been killed in a nature nato helicopter crash. afghan and nato officials confirm the helicopter went down in the eastern wardak province. an e-mail from afghan president hamid karzai offered his condolences for the service members he says died in the crash. seven afghan security forces also died. the taliban is claiming responsibility for the shooting. a spokesman says the helicopter attacked a house where taliban fighters were gathersing and the fighters shot down the chopper killing the crew. those reports have not been confirmed. >>> the cuban supreme court has ruled a maryland man must serve the entirety of his prison sentence. alan gross was arrested back in 2009. he's accused of bringing illegal computer equipment into the country to promote political dissent. gross and his lawyers argued that he was just trying to bring the internet to the jewish community. the u.s. has demanded his immediate release but can only hope to work out a deal
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>> we build specially adapted homes for the most severely wounded veterans returning from iraq and afghanistan. [ applause ] >> because we have been doing this across the country, we have a huge base of support. >> and built the house, making it for awful his needs, wide open spaces and countertops and doors that open automatically. >> reporter: local businesses and volunteers were involved in the big project. >> you must have had the hundreds of thousands donated in terms of labor and material. can't explain to you how moving it was and. >> reporter: you know what they say in the real estate business, location, location, location. this was perfect for adam with a surrounding open road. >> seeing my injuries, they caused me to realizeef day could be my last. i do everything i can to live my life to the fullest and this is what i picked up after getting wounded. >> reporter: the motorcycle club made up of all military and law enforcement came to support the friend and club president on this special day. looking forward to seeing them again on the next ride in frederick, paul rafael, fox 5 news.
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congressional approval in lib kwrafplt the debate is heating up over how many soldiers should return home from afghanistan this summer. joining me for that debate, as well as the debate over the budget and the economy, dick durbin and lindsey graham. our roundtable weigh in on the race for the white house on the republican side as well as the latest from the middle east. that's all coming up on meet the press. >>> thank you, david. he's been homeless for years. >> but now one utah man is going from rags to riches literally overnight. max's brother died of cancer leaving him with a significant inheritance in his will. the family hired a private investigator to find him. he was pushing a shopping cart in salt lake city. his family plans to meet with him next week. >> people on the net wishing him well, hoping the money changes well,[ male announcer ]changes washington, d.c. a landmark of liberty and opportunity. at bank of america, we live and work here, with thousands of employees and hundreds of branches and atms. every day, we're working to help set opportunity in motion... from supporting the arts and h
congressional approval in lib kwrafplt the debate is heating up over how many soldiers should return home from afghanistan this summer. joining me for that debate, as well as the debate over the budget and the economy, dick durbin and lindsey graham. our roundtable weigh in on the race for the white house on the republican side as well as the latest from the middle east. that's all coming up on meet the press. >>> thank you, david. he's been homeless for years. >> but now one...
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earlier this year an exclusive look as they operated the drone some 8,000 miles away over afghanistan. >> that's what you're watching. >> yes. >> we met with two-men teams. those drones carry hell fire missile. the humming birds cannot. but what that bird can do is fly right over an enemy's shoulder and the troops with carry those birds right inside their pockets. they have a wind span of 6.5 inches. they weigh less than a a battery. at first flying 20 seconds, now they're in the air ten minutes. >> they're going to have a very short range. but it's to get video imagery back from a target site. >> david muir reporting. while the pentagon is developing the humming birds, they don't know when they'll be deployed. keep an eye out for humming birds now. finally a break in the rain but it's chilly. >> definitely cold. below freezing in the north bay valley. even upper 30s in oakland this morning. a live look outside. we have mainly clear skies everywhere. and with all that moisture there's black ice, there's fog. do be careful out there. the sun coming up at 5:53 today. will be setting at
earlier this year an exclusive look as they operated the drone some 8,000 miles away over afghanistan. >> that's what you're watching. >> yes. >> we met with two-men teams. those drones carry hell fire missile. the humming birds cannot. but what that bird can do is fly right over an enemy's shoulder and the troops with carry those birds right inside their pockets. they have a wind span of 6.5 inches. they weigh less than a a battery. at first flying 20 seconds, now they're in...
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troops fighting in afghanistan and iraq and u.s. support of the nato-led mission in libya, president obama moved to put the finishing touches on the overhaul to his national security team announcing his pick for the new joints chief of staff, a 40-year army veteran. >> martin dempsey is one of our neigh's most respected and combat-tested generals. >> army general dempsey served one month as army chief of staff will replace mike mullen who retired this fall. obama picked new picks for top military advisors which is musical chairs in his administration. leon panetta replaces robert gates as secretary of defense and the current leader of the afghanistan war effort david patreaus will take over the head post for cia. if confirmed by the senate general dempsey will take over as joint chiefs chair in the early stages of troop withdrawal in afghanistan slated to begin in july and completed by 2014 and the final phases of the iraq war. with the killing of osama bin laden last month and the drawdown of the troops on the battlefield, general
troops fighting in afghanistan and iraq and u.s. support of the nato-led mission in libya, president obama moved to put the finishing touches on the overhaul to his national security team announcing his pick for the new joints chief of staff, a 40-year army veteran. >> martin dempsey is one of our neigh's most respected and combat-tested generals. >> army general dempsey served one month as army chief of staff will replace mike mullen who retired this fall. obama picked new picks...
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at mitt romney looking to keep more troops >> the effort to keep afghanistan from becoming a launching point for terror against the united states >> but we have not done a good job of finding and articulating what the end point is in afghanistan american people getting tired of where we find ourselves today >> let me respond are you suggesting governor we take all of the troops out next week? >> i said we should draw down from 100,000 we do not need 100,000 troops >> in the debate newt gingrich had seized the lead in some polls with mitt romney second herman cain is third >> rick pearson is joining us with more analysis on the debate first of all you said this was different a lot of different opinions? >> yes this touched wide-ranging subjects patriot act to terrorism emigration racial profiling pakistan and israel a lot for the candidates to talk about and truly this was one the new lead to change in the republican field with newt gingrich out the front tried to come across as an expert patriot act came up newt gingrich got into it one on one of your analysis on what happened here >>
at mitt romney looking to keep more troops >> the effort to keep afghanistan from becoming a launching point for terror against the united states >> but we have not done a good job of finding and articulating what the end point is in afghanistan american people getting tired of where we find ourselves today >> let me respond are you suggesting governor we take all of the troops out next week? >> i said we should draw down from 100,000 we do not need 100,000 troops...
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we begin with a deadly day in afghanistan. militants have launched a series of attacks targeting americans. u.s. troops were killed in an attack in the capital city of kabul. also in the capital, a suicide bomber struck a nato convoy, killing at least four people and setting a military bus on fire. the taliban claimed responsibility for that attack. and in a separate attack, two nato troops were killed in southern afghanistan. >>> and bank of america appears to be backing away from its controversial, new debit card fee. bank of america is now considering ways to make more customers exempt from that $5 fee. the bank sparked a huge public backlash after announcing plans to charge the 5 bucks a month to use its debit cards. other banks, including chase and wells fargo, is cancelling similar fees. >>> it was an emotional night in indianapolis, where sugarland performed for the first time since that deadly stage collapse back in august. the free concert served as a tribute to those who were injured in the tragedy at the indiana sta
we begin with a deadly day in afghanistan. militants have launched a series of attacks targeting americans. u.s. troops were killed in an attack in the capital city of kabul. also in the capital, a suicide bomber struck a nato convoy, killing at least four people and setting a military bus on fire. the taliban claimed responsibility for that attack. and in a separate attack, two nato troops were killed in southern afghanistan. >>> and bank of america appears to be backing away from its...
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the cia has received tips from a source in the afghanistan-pakistan region, who have proven reliable before. >>> here in the bay area, to honor the heroes of flight 93, union city is hosting a remembrance ceremony. that will be held at the city's flight 93 memorial going on tomorrow. it's an hour-long ceremony, including a special flag procession to the memorial, and a 21-gun salute before a reading of the heroes names, beginning at 1:00 tomorrow morning. >>> a memorial today for the san bruno area. >> it was of course one year ago a pg&e -- for some, this was a reunion of a community that used to be. >> they ran for their lives from the house and our pets were killed, and we just can't forget. >> during the ceremony, there was no mention of pg&e. the neighborhood organizers and city leaders said they wanted to focus the program on the people and try to unite their community. >>> first responders were, of course, overwhelmed by the blast and ensuing fire, but say they have learned valuable lessons from the tragedy. and now a gadget that may have made a difference on the fire line. >>
the cia has received tips from a source in the afghanistan-pakistan region, who have proven reliable before. >>> here in the bay area, to honor the heroes of flight 93, union city is hosting a remembrance ceremony. that will be held at the city's flight 93 memorial going on tomorrow. it's an hour-long ceremony, including a special flag procession to the memorial, and a 21-gun salute before a reading of the heroes names, beginning at 1:00 tomorrow morning. >>> a memorial today...
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. >>> the troops in afghanistan received boxes packed with thanksgiving dinner. the top commander in the region came by helicopter to wish the troops a happy holiday. while they ate, they could actually still hear gunfire going off in the distance but one sergeant said having each other for company kept them in good spirits. >>> many people who would have gone without a thanksgiving dinner found a welcome feast through the generosity of others. fox 5's dick krantz has the story. >> reporter: policemen, firemen and other public service workers found a gourmet meal waiting for them at the four seasons in georgetown. their hosts included an indian maiden, a 200-pound turkey and a pill frill father. it was dipper on the mayflower, a moving van all decked out for a holiday feast. >> this is an event we started 12 years ago and it was intend to say thank you to the public servants in washington. about 300 miles here will be served on the mayflower, on the van and then about 200 meals to go. >> today is all about the community. it is all about giving back to those indiv
. >>> the troops in afghanistan received boxes packed with thanksgiving dinner. the top commander in the region came by helicopter to wish the troops a happy holiday. while they ate, they could actually still hear gunfire going off in the distance but one sergeant said having each other for company kept them in good spirits. >>> many people who would have gone without a thanksgiving dinner found a welcome feast through the generosity of others. fox 5's dick krantz has the...
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in one province of afghanistan, the commander came to wish happy thanksgiving to troops. while eating, they heard gunfire in the distance. >>> congresswoman gabrielle giffords served dinner to troops in arizona. her husband and astronaut mark kelly was by her side. >> that's amazing to see her. >> yes. >> amazing. >> the weather is incredible, too. >> this is really pretty. that is incredibly beautiful. looks like -- we just lost it again. what a beautiful morning. the fog that we saw is developing on the river. that's a very cool area. >> we have a little bit of fog. >> that's a beautiful shot. the fall will quickly burn off. look at how gorgeous it is out there. great sunshine throughout the day. it is going to be spectacular. highs in the 60s, mid-60s. >> you guys have a lot of leaves to rake this weekend, don't you? >> yeah. condo life is great. >> matt shows up on the show and just rubs it in. >> 35 right now at reagan national. 38 in boston. chilly, many communities here off to the west in the immediate community, in the 20s. the sunshine will start to work its magi
in one province of afghanistan, the commander came to wish happy thanksgiving to troops. while eating, they heard gunfire in the distance. >>> congresswoman gabrielle giffords served dinner to troops in arizona. her husband and astronaut mark kelly was by her side. >> that's amazing to see her. >> yes. >> amazing. >> the weather is incredible, too. >> this is really pretty. that is incredibly beautiful. looks like -- we just lost it again. what a beautiful...
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troops killed over the weekend in afghanistan are expected to arrive at dover air force base today. 22 of them were navy seals. two had ties right here in the bay area. 36-year-old kevin houston has relatives in san jose. 29-year-old darrik benson is a native of napa county. he will be buried in san diego county where he became a seal. >>> a 3-year-old boy is dead, the unintended victim of a drive-by shooting in east oakland. kristy seifkin joins us now from oakland, where police are still looking for the shooter this morning. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, grace. yeah, the boy's family was walking along international boulevard just after 1:00 yesterday doing some shopping and they were walking just behind two men who they didn't know when a car drove by and opened fire. at least 15 bullets sprayed the two men and that's when the young boy was hit in the neck. now, carlos fer nan dose naves the 3-year-old boy was rushed to children's hospital in oakland where he died. the victim's family just moved into a house in oakland. they were out shopping when the boy was shot.
troops killed over the weekend in afghanistan are expected to arrive at dover air force base today. 22 of them were navy seals. two had ties right here in the bay area. 36-year-old kevin houston has relatives in san jose. 29-year-old darrik benson is a native of napa county. he will be buried in san diego county where he became a seal. >>> a 3-year-old boy is dead, the unintended victim of a drive-by shooting in east oakland. kristy seifkin joins us now from oakland, where police are...
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american soldiers in afghanistan celebrating this fourth of july with a special flag raising ceremony. at camp legislaather neck they listened to speeches and sung songs. last month president obama announced plans to withdraw 30,000 troops by the end of 2012. reports show 1,610 soldiers have been killed and more than 11,000 injured since the start of the conflict. >> and in thailand a woman is poytzed to become the first female prime minister. exit polls sunday showed that her party winning in parliament. this raises the possible return of her brother, the former prime minister who was ousted by a coo in 2006. >> crews are scrambling to protect one of the popular national parks. an exxon-mobil pipeline in montana ruptured, spewing 1,000 barrels of oil into the yellowstone river. dozens of homes were evacuated but the order has been lifted. exxon says the area is safe but homeowners are questioning the oil company's claim. >> i don't know if it's getting in my water system. i can smell it in the house through the sump pump as it's pumping out from underneath. my home's in jeopardy. tha
american soldiers in afghanistan celebrating this fourth of july with a special flag raising ceremony. at camp legislaather neck they listened to speeches and sung songs. last month president obama announced plans to withdraw 30,000 troops by the end of 2012. reports show 1,610 soldiers have been killed and more than 11,000 injured since the start of the conflict. >> and in thailand a woman is poytzed to become the first female prime minister. exit polls sunday showed that her party...
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getting an earful and cta shut down after a bomb threat and a welcome from the soldiers returning from afghanistan. today's photos of the day from the chicago tribune. more photos at wgntv.com or chicagotribune.com. coming up team in the heat of the pennant race has their sights set on the cubs' first baseman carlos pena had a love for the chicago bears' offensive line dan ronan next with sports. it was created with the power of verizon 4g lte. introducing the lightning-fast 10-inch samsung galaxy tab. stay up to date, entertain yourself and enrich your knowledge like you've never imagined. only at verizon. built so you can rule the air. look, we've all dealt with the itching of athlete's foot. i can't just wash it away. killing it takes clinical strength. i only use lotrimin ultra. its powerful formula can even cure severe cases of athlete's foot. nothing cures better. lotrimin ultra. the killer cure. ♪ why settle for a one-note cereal? get more with honey bunches of oats. four nutritious grains come together for more taste, more texture more healthy satisfaction. have a bowl of happy. dan, i w
getting an earful and cta shut down after a bomb threat and a welcome from the soldiers returning from afghanistan. today's photos of the day from the chicago tribune. more photos at wgntv.com or chicagotribune.com. coming up team in the heat of the pennant race has their sights set on the cubs' first baseman carlos pena had a love for the chicago bears' offensive line dan ronan next with sports. it was created with the power of verizon 4g lte. introducing the lightning-fast 10-inch samsung...